Fushifaru
Maldives

3 Restaurants & 2 Bars

Three restaurants and two bars cover international buffet, beachside seafood, and Japanese teppanyaki. The all-inclusive plan includes all meals at Korakali and Raakani, with Teppanyaki available at a supplement. Both bars serve unlimited house drinks on AI plans.

Korakali

International Buffet

Main buffet restaurant on the beach serving all three meals. Live cooking stations with rotating themed nights — Arabian and Maldivian evenings draw the biggest crowds.

SettingBeachside · All meals

Our tipArabian and Maldivian themed nights are the weekly highlights

All plans

Raakani

Seafood & Grill

Beachside seafood and grill under a thatched pavilion. The menu changes daily based on what the fishermen bring in, with whole-fish preparations and charcoal-grilled lobster.

SettingThatched pavilion · Beach · Lunch & dinner

Our tipThe fresh catch changes daily — ask your host what came in

AI included

Teppanyaki

Japanese

Intimate Japanese teppanyaki counter with a single seating per evening. The chef prepares a multi-course set menu tableside with fresh seafood and wagyu.

SettingIndoor · Dinner only

Our tipBook early — only one seating per evening

Supplement

Fanihandhi Pool Bar

Pool Bar

All-day pool bar beside the infinity pool. Cocktails, mocktails, light bites, and unlimited ice cream for all-inclusive guests.

SettingInfinity pool · All day

Our tipUnlimited ice cream is included on all-inclusive plans

AI Drinks

Thundi Beach Bar

Beach Bar

Laid-back beach bar on the sandbank. Cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and cocktails with views across the lagoon.

SettingBeachfront · Daytime

Our tipThe cold-pressed juices and immune boosters are worth trying

AI Drinks

Dining Inclusions

Two plans: Half Board covers buffet breakfast and dinner at Korakali with a 20% discount at Raakani. The All-Inclusive adds all meals, unlimited house drinks at Fanihandhi Bar, a glass of wine per meal at restaurants, and unlimited ice cream.

Your Days on the Island

Lhaviyani Atoll's protected reefs — including the manta cleaning station at Fushifaru Thila — are the main draw. On land, Heylhi Spa's five Maldivian cottages and a cultural program built around Boduberu and Thaana calligraphy set Fushifaru apart from larger neighbours.

Family-Friendly Features

House Reef & Underwater

The house reef sits between two channels in a nationally protected marine area — one of the strongest reef positions in Lhaviyani Atoll. Turtles, grey reef sharks, and eagle rays are reliably present, and the nearby Fushifaru Thila is a manta cleaning station visited year-round. Direct shore access from water villas. The resort also maintains a coral rejuvenation garden where guests can participate in coral planting.

PADI dive center on-site. Night snorkeling available. Marine life observations sourced from dive logs and guest reports.

Transfer from Malé

A 35-minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport, operated during daylight hours. Return transfer costs approximately $500 per person — with a 50% discount available when booking direct through Fushifaru. Arrivals must land by mid-afternoon; late flights require an airport overnight.

Resort island map — Fushifaru Maldives

Who This Resort is For

Fushifaru delivers what a boutique should: personal service, a standout reef, and enough cultural programming to feel distinct. The manta cleaning station at Fushifaru Thila is a genuine differentiator in Lhaviyani Atoll, and the personal Island Host model means requests are handled faster than at larger properties. The 2020 expansion from 49 to 63 villas added overwater stock without losing the intimate scale. Maldivian-owned and independently operated — increasingly rare at the 5-star level.

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